Controller

Oxbow is the groundbreaking leader of urban development through bringing soul to place to enrich people's lives for generations.

Reporting to and partnering with the Director of Finance, the Controller is the steward of the general ledger (and associated sub-ledgers) and engages in dynamic partnerships with business leaders to drive performance and deliver results. The Controller is responsible for maintaining a sound controls environment that complies with the Company's internal accounting policies as well as coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements. This role is a critical part of leading and developing direct reports by managing performance that includes setting KPI goals, and by practicing the disciplines and elements of story and maintaining strong associate relationships.

Essential Functions

General

Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions

Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results

Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements

Coordinating activities and relationships with external auditors

Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process

Managing the annual operating budget process

Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes

Evaluating and implementing accounting and internal control policies and procedures

Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software, as needed

Developing and monitoring business performance metrics

Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance

Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff

Assist in maintaining the general ledger and sub-ledgers for multiple legal entities and business lines

Proactively grow personal understanding of the Company's systems and continuously improve and evolve processes

Lead month-end and year-end accounting cycles, ensuring data integrity and maintenance of segregation of duties

Complete special projects as required to include all associated functions (standard general ledger accounting, research on accounting treatments, process development)

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ethical financial accounting and reporting procedures, including but not limited to GAAP

Lead/Support all processes involving third-party managed properties from incorporation of financials to loan administration on debt financing and other special projects as required.

Fixed Assets/Capital

Assist in setting up new capital projects and associated approved development budgets in the accounting systems to ensure projects do not overspend versus established capital thresholds

General maintenance for fixed assets (primarily land and improvements) in the fixed asset system

General tasks associated with job cost accounting as needed

Required Education and Experience

4-year accounting degree required; CPA required; Knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting; Knowledge of accounting systems and how they are integrated within a company's accounting structures; Knowledge of financial reporting processes; Intermediate Excel Level; Ability to interact professionally with others; Strong analytical skills; Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in public accounting and/or industry specific; Experience in accounting for multiple companies/lines of business preferred.